This lecture will compliment an exhibition of the earliest known color photographs ever taken in China on display in Bloch Hall at the University of Montevallo from October 1-23, 2009.

Imagine viewing rickshaws, sampans, water-buffalo, bound feet, "criminals" in stocks, and Qing Dynasty princesses. This photographic journey will begin in 1945 in Kunming (Yunnan Province) with the earliest known color photographs of China, taken by an Army doctor (Dr. Gregg Millett’s father) who became captivated by the people and surroundings he saw daily. The presentation then takes viewers back to the early 20th century, following the coast of China, with glass “Magic Lantern” slides and stereoviews. The journey will end in the late 19th century back in Yunnan, with the earliest motion picture footage of China. Dr. Millett will share his pictures and hand-painted glass slides using a digital projector. However, magic lantern and carousel projectors and a stereoscope will be demonstrated and on display at the lecture.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact 226-3742.

Check below for a complete listing of the Exhibition and Lecture Schedule:

October 1-23, 2009*ExhibitionUniversity of Montevallo - Bloch Hall GalleryVisions of China: World War II and The Burma Road -- The World War II Photographs of Dr. Clinton MillettPresented in partnership with the Birmingham Chinese Garden & Asian Cultural Center Foundation, d.b.a, Alabama Asian Cultures FoundationCall the University for gallery hours. Open to the public free of charge. Donations to the Foundation’s “Site Fund” suggested.